PSAT 8/9 Paper Test Directions - Notes for the Proctor and Student

Sep 30, 2026

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Printed instructions for administering the PSAT 8/9 Paper Test, including how proctors should distribute materials and manage approved accommodations. Covers steps for use on test day, timing administration requirements, and secure handling at dismissal. Provides guidance to students on required equipment, prohibited devices, scratch paper rules, and how to follow along with read-aloud directions. Includes accommodation-specific directions for assistive technology, human readers, scribes, and braille testing formats.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

Notes to the Proctor

Notes to the Student

Welcome

Instructions for Students with Certain Accommodations

Instructions for Multiple-Day Testing

Prepare for Testing

Module 1: Reading and Writing

Module 2: Reading and Writing

Module 1: Math

Module 2: Math

Dismissal

Fall 2026 PSAT 8/9 Paper Test Directions Notes to the Proctor Using this document on test day: Print this document and distribute it on test day to students approved for both of the following accommodations: ▪ A printed copy of the proctor’s spoken directions. ▪ A paper test book version of the test. Students may use this document to read the directions that are read aloud by their proctor. Students may keep this document open and on their desk during the entire test. Distribute this document once students are seated. AT THE END OF TESTING Collect this document from each student and securely destroy it. IMPORTANT: Students must not sign into Bluebook on test day for any reason, including section timing. All timing MUST be administered by the proctor using the Paper Testing Script. Use of Bluebook will cause a misadministration and require a retest. Notes to the Student The following is a printed copy of the directions your proctor will read aloud. Follow along as your proctor reads. If you have any questions, please raise your hand. ▪ You may keep this document on your desk for the entire testing time but must return it to your proctor after testing. ▪ You may NOT use this document for scratch paper. ▪ At various times, your proctor will announce the time remaining in each section, as well as breaks when appropriate. ▪ Your proctor may skip some instructions that don’t apply to your testing situation. All shaded text indicates directions spoken by your proctor. PSAT 8/9 Paper Test Directions 2 Contents 1 Notes to the Proctor 2 Notes to the Student 4 Welcome 5 Instructions for Students with Certain Accommodations 6 Instructions for Multiple-Day Testing 7 Prepare for Testing 9 Module 1: Reading and Writing 9 For Students Testing with Extra Breaks or Extended Time 11 Module 2: Reading and Writing 12 Section Break 13 Module 1: Math 13 For Students Testing with Extra Breaks or Extended Time 15 Module 2: Math 16 Dismissal PSAT 8/9 Paper Test Directions 3 2 Welcome Welcome. Today you’re taking the PSAT 8/9, which focuses on what you’relearning now. It’s a chance to see where you might need to improve. Before you begin the test, I will read some instructions and hand out some booklets of information for you to review and complete. I’ll also give you any materials related to your accommodations. And if you brought a calculator, I’ll make sure it’s acceptable. Please listen carefully to these instructions. If you have phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, or other prohibited devices, turn them off and put them under your desk now. On your desk, you should have your sign-in ticket, pencils, and any testing aids you’re approved to use as an accommodation. If you brought them, place your acceptable calculator and backup calculator under your desk. Be sure to clear all saved formulas from your calculator. I will let you know when you can use your calculator. If you brought a snack, drink, calculator cover, or any cleaning supplies, such as hand sanitizer, please place these items under your desk. Please remove anyother items from your desk and place them in your bags at the front or side of the room. You should also have 1 sheet of scratch paper, which I’ll collect after the test, so don’t tear it. Write your full name in the top right corner. If you don’t have a sheet of scratch paper yet, let me know when I come by your desk. I’ll now walk around the room to confirm that your desks are clear and ready for testing. PSAT 8/9 Paper Test Directions 4 3 Instructions for Students with Certain Accommodations Your proctor may read the following instructions to you or supporting staff. Otherwise, they will skip ahead to Prepare for Testing. For students testing with assistive technology, your proctor will say: If you’re using approved assistive technology, now is the time to make sure it’s working. If you customized your settings during practice, yo

FAQs

What should the proctor do with the document during test administration?

Print and distribute it on test day to students approved for the applicable accommodations after students are seated. At the end of testing, collect it from each student and securely destroy it.

What device restrictions apply for students on test day?

Students must not sign into Bluebook for any reason. If students have phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, or other prohibited devices, they must be turned off and placed under the desk immediately.

What guidance is given for students using approved accommodations?

The document provides specific proctor instructions for assistive technology, human readers, scribes, and braille testing, including requirements such as following the script exactly and using approved braille formats and codes.

Sep 30, 2026

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